Direct Care Worker (Caregiver)
On-siteClearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide personal care and related services in the home under the direction of staffing and nursing personnel, following the plan of care to ensure safe and competent service. Assist participants with hygiene, ambulation, and therapy processes while planning nutritious meals and maintaining a healthy environment. Encourage independence through activities of interest, offer emotional support, and report changes in physical or mental condition to office personnel. Perform routine housekeeping tasks and attend required in-services. Confirm weekly scheduling of visits to coordinate staff. Must be able to drive or access homes that may not be wheelchair accessible, with physical dexterity sufficient for assessments and lifting up to 30 pounds. Requires a high school diploma, specific training certification, and a clean criminal background check.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of one of the following: a.) Minimum training meeting the requirement of HLTL, DOH, and CHHC b.) Training program developed by the agency which meets the criteria set forth in PA Code 611.55 Chapter 52 c.) Nurse aid certification and training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education
- If a nurse aide is certified by the state, the individual will meet the qualifications for a Personal Care Field Clinician as the hours of training will exceed the minimum required except for Orientation and Clinical Performance
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to participant/consumer, self and co-workers
- Applicant must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
- Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
- Must understand and respect participant/consumer including ethics and confidentiality of care
- Must have a complete criminal background check
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